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Boris Johnson was facing a dramatic revolt from his own MPs last night over Covid testing at borders. Former ministers joined furious business chiefs in demanding immediate action to get Britain flying again. David Davis, Chris Grayling, Theresa Villiers and Paul Maynard were among senior Tories to speak out against the Government. MPs reported a … Read more
The economy will nosedive until Covid testing is brought in at borders, furious business chiefs said last night. Demanding urgent action from Boris Johnson, they warned 14-day quarantine was crippling travel, wrecking trade prospects and jeopardising the recovery. The chief executive of Heathrow accused the Government of ‘doing nothing to protect jobs’. ‘What makes me … Read more
The EU demanded that Hungary ‘immediately retract’ its new border rules today after foreigners were shut out to tackle a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The borders were closed last night except for Hungarians returning from abroad, who will have to quarantine unless they can produce two negative tests, and visitors from Poland, the Czech Republic … Read more
An Inspector calls… at the Allanton Inn in the Scottish Borders, where he enjoys a cosy room and good ale – and admires the upbeat attitude of the owners, despite the troubled times The six-bedroomed Allanton Inn lies just north of Berwick-upon-Tweed The Inspector enjoyed his stay there amid locals and visitors from Edinburgh He said … Read more
Macron ‘forced Boris’s hand on lockdown’ by threatening to close border and ministers were told Britain was on brink of running out of food Matt Hancock was told at start of crisis UK’s food supply chain about to ‘fall over’ Macron warned to act now or France will close borders – 3 days before lockdown … Read more
The SAGE files: Shutting UK’s borders would have ‘little value’ in stopping Covid-19 crisis and immunity passports won’t work without widespread routine testing, latest batch of leaked papers reveal A further 40 Government documents were released today by chief scientist Show SAGE told restricting air travel in May was pointless as damage was done Another study … Read more
South Australia opens its borders to Queensland but SNUBS Victoria and New South Wales by keeping them out of travel bubble Visitors from Queensland can enter South Australia from midnight on Friday The move will give hope to ailing tourism businesses desperate for visitors These visitors will not have to quarantine for the mandatory 14-day … Read more
Spain will be open to British tourists from June 21, the country confirmed today. Border controls will be lifted for EU member states from Sunday – and the Spanish foreign ministry has confirmed that this includes transition-period Britain. ‘It’s considered that the UK is included in the announcement and can return to Spain along with … Read more
Borders were thrown open across Europe today as a raft of countries including Germany and France lifted three months of coronavirus checks. Motorists were queuing to enter France from Italy and Germany from Denmark this morning after emergency checks were lifted overnight. Spain is allowing thousands of Germans to fly to the Balearic Islands in … Read more
Water stupid idea! Moment two German tourists are caught swimming in Venice’s Grand Canal on same day Italy opened borders after lockdown – before being fined £400 each Augusto Maurandi filmed the two men swimming in the Grand Canal yesterday He said swimming in the canal in Venice is banned and the men were fined … Read more